Apple Unlocked 4S iPhone
When you buy an iPhone with a two year plan from a service provider, you pay a discount price and the phone is locked. Usually a phone can be unlocked if you enter a code from your service provider, or you can have it jailbreaked/unlocked. But with the 4S that might not work. Why should you want an unlocked iPhone? If you travel abroad and want to use there a GSM service provider or even use more than just one carrier. Or if you moderately use your iPhone, then you're probably better off with an unlocked phone and a pay-as-you-go service plan. A reason to have the phone unlocked is to pay less in the long run. If your calling habit and use of mobile internet is moderate, a prepaid plan - pay as you go - with a different carrier plus costs of cancelling a long year contract might be far cheaper than a multi-year plan with your current carrier. Cancelling your multi-year plan might cost you $250 - $350. Apple. Since Nov.'11, it is possible to purchase an Apple unlocked 4S iPhone, straight from the Apple store and thus without a multi-year service plan. You can use the iPhone 4 or 4S on any supported GSM network, like AT&T in the U.S.. You'll need an active micro-SIM card from the GSM carrier. You'll then have to insert the SIM card into your Apple smartphone and start the phone by pressing and holding the 'On/Off' button for a couple of seconds. To set up the phone, do follow the on-screen instructions. Mind that the iPhone doesn't work with CDMA service providers like Sprint and Verizon Wireless. Unlocked phone for use in another country. If you live outside the US but want to buy an officially - factory - unlocked iPhone 4S there, then it will work in your country. Mind though in this case that warranty or service support for this phone may only be valid in the U.S.. Buying a Contract-free iPhone unlocked 4S. Look down that page for further navigation wwhere it says: "Or get iPhone unlocked and contract-free".
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